Internal combustion technology

Direct injection and a variable intake geometry turbocharger help the diesel engine to output 163 horsepower and 214 pound-feet of peak torque to the rear wheels through BMW's six-speed DCT transmission.

Active front louvers

The Vision concept's can open to allow airflow to the radiator (as seen here), or close when cooling is unnecessary, such as when operating under full electric power, to increase aerodynamic efficiency.

Bug-like doors

BMW says that the Vision's doors open like a bird's, but we think they're more insect-like. The upper hinge of the vertically opening door doubles as the mounting point for the high-mounted side-view mirrors.